Intrepidus Chenin Blanc 2025 from cool‑climate Australia is exactly the sort of crisp, characterful white that keeps Chenin lovers coming back – bright, gently waxy and refreshingly dry, with enough texture to make it seriously food‑friendly. Intrepidus Chenin Blanc 2025 opens with green apple, quince, lemon peel and a hint of honeysuckle, all wrapped around a subtle, stony edge.

On the palate it walks that classic Chenin line between citrusy snap and a more rounded, pome‑fruit core. Think crunchy apple and pear, a twist of grapefruit pith and a faint lanolin note, carried by brisk acidity and a lightly chalky texture that gives the wine shape without weighing it down. It feels pure, savoury and effortlessly drinkable.

For food, Intrepidus Chenin Blanc 2025 is a ripper with grilled fish, salt‑and‑pepper squid, roast chicken, pork loin or creamy leek and mushroom dishes, where its acid and texture cut through richness neatly. It also works beautifully with washed‑rind cheeses, soft goat’s cheese or a herby roast vegetable tart, bringing enough flavour and line to keep every mouthful bright and moreish.